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RTHK
2 days ago
- Sport
- RTHK
Grace Lau crowned K1-Premier League Grand Winner
Grace Lau crowned K1-Premier League Grand Winner Grace Lau performed Chatanyara Kushanku kata in the final. Photo: World Karate Federation Lau earned a score of 43.9. Photo: World Karate Federation Hong Kong, China's Grace Lau captured her maiden Karate 1-Premier League Grand Winner crown on Sunday, edging out Japan's Maho Ono by 0.3 points in the female kata at the season finale in Rabat. The two athletes performed Chatanyara Kushanku kata, and World No. 2 Ono set a high benchmark with a score of 43.6. World No. 1 Lau then delivered a commanding performance under pressure, earning a score of 43.9. The Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist defeated Ono for the fourth time in their five meetings this year, including their face-off last Sunday, when Lau won her third consecutive Asian championships gold in Uzbekistan. "Two big competitions back to back, it's definitely mentally and physically exhausted but we did it, and we did it once again!!" as Lau shared her joy on Instagram after the competition. "Thank you everyone for all the energy and prayers!" Her victory in Rabat marks her third Premier League gold medal of the season, adding to her wins in Hangzhou and Cairo, alongside a silver in Paris.
Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
SUPP Bawang Assan committed to supporting community through frequent mobile services
Lau (right) provides an explanation to an elderly man during the mobile service. SIBU (June 1): The Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan branch aims to enhance the frequency of its mobile services to better connect with and support the community. Its chairman Kevin Lau said that aside from addressing public concerns and feedback regarding council matters, road conditions or drainage issues, the mobile service also helps with applications for the Kenyalang Gold Card and Senior Citizen Health Benefits. 'I think every time when we offer mobile services, we always obtain quite good responses from those who seek out these services. So, we will try to do it as frequently as possible as part of our service to the people,' he told The Borneo Post when met during the mobile service at a coffee shop here yesterday. He added that as the Sarawak government has been implementing various forms of assistance, they will also explore ways to enhance support for this application. 'The key point we want to emphasise is that it is essential for everyone to register for Sarawak ID and S Pay Global, as it is very likely that all future assistance will be channelled through these applications.' Lau mentioned yesterday's mobile service was very meaningful, as it coincided with the Dragon Boat Festival. 'Today (May 31), we will be distributing about 100 dumplings to the public as a gesture of our well wishes to them. 'I think what is even more important is to commemorate the deep meaning of this celebration. The Dragon Boat Festival has always been about promoting unity,' he said, adding that the Gawai Dayak celebration was a similar occasion. 'We want to spread this message especially in our society. We are delighted to have a harmonious society in Sarawak, where people of all ethnicities interact and mingle well. 'We hold mutual respect and always practice tolerance, nurturing a closer-knit community with a more unified stance, which has become a part of our Sarawak culture,' he said. bawang assan Kevin Lau mobile services SUPP
The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Art Hong Kong Expo: Cultural leaders rally to promote HK's global hub vision
In this file photo dated Dec 19, 2024, artists from Guizhou province perform folk dances during the 'Night of Colorful Guizhou' session at the second Art Hong Kong Expo. - Provided to China Daily HONG KONG: Hong Kong enjoys ample strategic determination, as well as a global profile, together with enough policy and talent support to be a frontrunner of the future culture and creative industry, cultural pundits and government officials said on Friday (May 30). The remarks sparked ovations at a cross-boundary exchange session during a forum on Hong Kong's international cultural and creative industry, a highlight of the third edition of the Art Hong Kong Expo, which opened on Friday at AsiaWorld-Expo near the international airport. The four-day expo showcases the city's burgeoning culture and creative industries in a kaleidoscope of themes, ranging from cultural industry integration, digital cultural tourism, and low-altitude economy, to gaming and e-sports, digital creativity, international culture, Hong Kong-mainland culture exchange, intangible cultural heritage, and national trend cultural creativity. Addressing the forum, Raistlin Lau Chun, Hong Kong's undersecretary for culture, sports and tourism, underscored the city's resolve to elevate local characteristic brands such as 'Hong Kong Culture', 'Hong Kong Design' and 'Hong Kong Manufacturing', while strengthening ties with the Chinese mainland and international industry to help step up Hong Kong industrial players' influence in broader markets. 'My bureau will work hand-in-hand with the industry, leveraging government resources to better support creative projects that exhibit big industrial potential,' noted Lau. Recognising creative industries as the city's new economic booster, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government promulgated the Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Development in 2024, aiming to turbocharge the city's establishment of a conducive industry ecosystem and as a platform for international arts and cultural exchanges. Two dedicated government funding programmes — the Film Development Fund for moviemakers and the CreateSmart Initiative for other creative sectors — have respectively approved a cumulative total of over HK$1.3 billion ($165.7 million) and about $3.4 billion in funding that benefited more than 120 film projects and 30,000 enterprises since their establishment, according to the 2025-26 budget. Ding Wei, deputy general manager of the Bauhinia Culture Holdings Limited — the expo's advisor — highlighted Hong Kong's strategic strength as both a 'cultural reception room' for Chinese civilization to engage with the globe and a 'crucial pivot' where international creative resources converge. 'Hong Kong's highly open economic system, international financial platforms, and strong business networks, made it deeply integrated with the global creative ecosystem,' noted Ding. 'This is where Eastern and Western cultures interact and merge, where tradition and modernity shine in mutual glamour.' John Howkins, a leading mover in the global development of creative economies, who is also program leader and academic advisor at the University of Hong Kong's Institute for China Business, added an optimistic note. Hong Kong's greatest asset lies in its free flow of creative talents, said Howkins. He noted that true creativity thrives on free exchange of ideas, and being a regional transport hub with world-class universities offering high-quality programs in the field, Hong Kong is advantageously positioned to attract top faculty and students who can contribute to its creative landscape. - China Daily/ANN
Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Sibu Chinese leaders' association's 20th anniversary, 11th committee installation set for June 8
SIBU (May 31): The Sibu Division Chinese Community Leaders Association will celebrate its 20th Anniversary and the installation of its 11th Committee with a banquet on June 8 at 7pm at Kingwood Hotel. Its president, Temenggong Dato Vincent Lau, at a press conference yesterday, announced that Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian will be the guest of honour for the evening. He said the association has extended invitations to all government departments it collaborates with in fulfilling its responsibilities to the community., as well as all Sibu elected representatives. 'We anticipate having approximately 90 tables. We are still waiting for confirmation from some of the guests invited to the celebration. 'We hope that this celebration, in a way, serves to honour those who founded the association and to acknowledge their contributions. 'Additionally, it should serve as motivation for current leaders to aim for improved, more effective performance or contributions to benefit our community,' Lau said. He said that one of the goals is to foster stronger ties between community leaders and the association with the public. To enhance accessibility, Lau noted that the association has launched both a Facebook page and a website, allowing the public to easily identify and reach out to their respective community leaders. 'In the past, we received feedback from individuals who were unaware of the local community leaders in their areas. Therefore, I believe it should now be quite easy to reach out to the community leaders in the area. 'This celebration also serves as a means to promote awareness on what the Chinese community leaders are doing,' he said. He added that a short video will be screened during the celebration to showcase the association's journey and achievements, alongside various stage performances. The event, originally scheduled for last year, was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Lau also addressed a minor issue encountered during the association's recent Annual General Meeting (AGM), where some individuals were inadvertently excluded from joining the new committee. 'It's unfortunate, and we are hopeful and optimistic that community leaders will continue to be as active and cooperative as they have been in the past. 'Our collective goal is to serve the community to the best of our abilities. We trust that any differences that may arise can be resolved. People shouldn't take it personally. 'And, you know, we need everyone, all community leaders, to collaborate, for the good of the community and the people in our society. 'As you know, community leaders act as a bridge between the government and the people. We'd like to see that we are able to perform this role effectively. So, it requires the cooperation of all the community leaders, to work together. 'Even though we have different political beliefs, different ideologies, we should not let that affect our unity and cooperation,' he said. Earlier, Lau mentioned that the association also works closely with both the District and Resident Offices on events requiring its support.
Korea Herald
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Promotions and packages
Grand Josun Jeju hosts Thai food-themed buffet with TukTuk Noodle Thai Grand Josun Jeju will host a Thai cuisine-themed buffet event in collaboration with Thai dining brand TukTuk Noodle Thai from June 6 to 8. The hotel's buffet restaurant, Aria, will serve exclusive Thai-inspired dishes using local ingredients from Jeju Island, including yellow crab curry, black sole and citrus salad and Thai mango bingsu. A highlight includes a hands-on cooking class led by a Thai chef, featuring authentic dishes like yam woon sen and nam jim talay. The class runs on June 6 and 7 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Priced at 190,000 won per person, the package includes the cooking class, dinner at Aria, one bottle of rose Champagne and a gift set of Jeju Island's signature omegi rice cake brownies. Kensington Resort Seorak Beach launches Goseong Healing Bus Tour Kensington Resort Seorak Beach launched the Goseong Healing Bus Tour, a curated local travel program tailored to active seniors in their 50s and 60s. Running June 12 and 19, the tour highlights Goseong, Gangwon Province. This is the second local bus tour by Kensington Hotels & Resorts, following its popular spring cherry blossom tour in Namwon, North Jeolla Province. The package includes a one-night stay, breakfast and an ocean-view barbecue dinner for two to four people, round-trip chartered bus from Seoul, guided tours to the Goseong Lavender Festival and key sites, and professional photo service. Prices start at 399,900 won for two. Guests also receive spa access and 10,000 won resort vouchers. Maison Glad Jeju launches summer 'Glad Poolcation Package' Maison Glad Jeju is offering its seasonal Glad Poolcation Package from June 1 to Sept. 30. The package includes a one-night stay, two adult passes to the outdoor The Patio Pool and a Glad-branded L-tube. Guests staying in June or September receive a voucher for two draft beers at the poolside bar, while July and August stays include two-hour sunbed access with drinks. Rates start at 146,000 won for a standard room. The resort's outdoor pool features both a family-friendly area and an adults-only infinity pool, with cabanas and jacuzzis available. Through June 8, guests can join an Instagram event to win a lunch buffet at on-site restaurant Samdajeong by commenting their summer plans in emoji. Grand Hyatt Seoul hosts 5-day Michelin chef collaboration with Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Grand Hyatt Seoul will host a five-day culinary collaboration from June 9 to 13 with Michelin-acclaimed chef Oscar Lau of Teppanroom, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong's signature teppanyaki restaurant. Lau will join chef Park Jun of Seoul's Teppan to present exclusive 12-seat lunch and dinner services each day. Guests will enjoy an intimate, open-kitchen experience featuring creative teppanyaki made with seasonal Korean ingredients and chef Lau's modern Hong Kong flair. The lunch course is priced at 190,000 won per person, with dinner at 290,000 won. Reservations are required. Andaz Seoul Gangnam launches 'Summer Collection Bingsu' with Trudon Andaz Seoul Gangnam teamed up with French luxury fragrance house Trudon to unveil its limited-edition "Summer Collection Bingsu," inspired by the brand's latest capsule, Lost in a Moment. The dessert will be available from June 1 to 30. Crafted by executive pastry chef Jang Gu-hyun, the bingsu features creamy European milk ice topped with raspberry compote, dark chocolate cream and condensed milk. Salted caramel ice cream, hazelnut crumble and chocolate sauce add texture, while pink bark chocolate and Mont Blanc-inspired decor reflect Trudon's signature aesthetic. Priced at 74,000 won, the dessert includes two limited-edition scented cameos — available to the first 150 guests. yoohong@
